1. Plural of Aphrodite; in classical mythology, references to the Greek goddess of love and beauty, or artistic/literary representations of her.
Usage: Capitalized when referring to the mythological deity or proper name; Often used in art history and classical studies contexts
2. Plural of aphrodite; a type of small marine fish (genus Aphrodita or related genera), also called a sea mouse.
Usage: Zoological term; Lowercase when referring to the animal

Examples

• The museum's collection includes several marble Aphrodites from the Hellenistic period.
• Ancient Greek artists created countless representations of Aphrodites in different poses and styles.
• The biologist identified several aphrodites in the deep-sea samples collected during the expedition.
• Renaissance painters were inspired by classical depictions of Aphrodites from antiquity.
• The sculpture garden featured multiple interpretations of Aphrodites by contemporary artists.